INSIGHTS.

Stories behind the story.

Walking Backwards

A short documentary reel exploring how the Kanun shaped the world that led to my sister’s murder.

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Writings

Published essays and articles on culture, faith, identity, and the search for understanding.

“I Pleaded. I Waited. I Married”

Parabola — Quarterly Magazine

A personal essay exploring fate, free will and the answers that come in the silence.

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“It Was Me” (Parts 1 & 2)

Mr. Beller’s Neighborhood — Story of the Week

It was me, the girl standing in front of the Krusa — the wedding party — wearing a wedding dress. How did it happen? What went wrong?

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Part 2 ›

“A Woman is a Sack Made to Endure”

KNOT Magazine — Fall Issue 2022

A personal reflection on the Kanun, motherhood, rebellion, and the long journey from duty to unconditional love.

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Interviews

Conversations that deepen the story behind A Country Called Brooklyn.

Luan Bexheti Podcast

A conversation about writing A Country Called Brooklyn and the difficult choices I had to make to stay in the lives of my sister’s children.

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REFLECTIONS

Thoughts, observations, and personal reflections on the moments that shape us. (coming soon)

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